University of Nebraska Omaha, School of Communication.
Friday
TMU 6(3) --January 27, 2009
A day "on" MLK holiday provides opportunity for service
UNO’s Service Learning Academy sponsored a day of service Jan. 19. Alumnus Tim Kaldahl, director of University Relations, posted this video on his Maverickland blog:
The video was shot with a School of Communication Flip video camera. The technology is being piloted for use by students in an Online Media course to be offered this fall.
Osage News Lamsam to serve on editorial board
Teresa Lamsam is one of three Osage journalists selected to serve on the Osage News editoral board.
The board will serve as a buffer between the Chief’s office and the Nation’s official newspaper.
The board may propose legislation to create a nonprofit organization under which the newspaper will operate, Lamsam said: "...this will be an entirely new model for Indian Country."
Heartland views Sherer joins the blogosphere
Mike Sherer has launched a new photography blog on Wordpress.
Sherer displays his scenic photos of rural Iowa on his Heartland Views website.
UNO Forensics Playing in Peoria
The UNO Forensic team "split squad" Jan. 17-18 – sending one group of students to Peoria, Illinois, and another to Seward, Nebraska. Each group had tremendous success.
Pictured left to right: Matt Eledge, Abbie Syrek, Iven Mendoza, Cameron Logsdon.
Results from Hell Froze Over, hosted by Bradley University and the University of Texas at Austin, January 17th-18th – At this national warm-up tournament, three UNO students advanced to final rounds.
Saturday, January 17th
Cameron Logsdon earned 3rd place in Poetry. Matt Eledge advanced to semifinals in Program of Oral Interpretation.
Sunday, January 18th
Matt Eledge placed 4th in Poetry and advanced to semifinals in Dramatic Interpretation. Iven Mendoza placed 6th in Program of Oral Interpretation.
Results from the Sleet & Sun Swing, hosted by Concordia College and Bethel University, January 17th-18th:
Saturday, January 17th
UNO placed 2nd in overall team sweepstakes. Blaine Miller Championed Duo with Laurie Welch. He also placed 4th in Informative Speaking, 7th in Prose, and 7th in Dramatic Interpretation. Blaine also earned 3rd place in overall individual Quadrathon. Danielle Steen was the Champion of Informative Speaking. Niveditha Rajagopalan placed 2nd in Extemporaneous Speaking. Laurie Welch Championed Duo with Blaine Miller. She also placed 2nd in Informative Speaking and 4th in Dramatic Interpretation. Cortney Griffith placed 2nd in Dramatic Interpretation and 3rd in Duo with Tessie Stednitz.
Sunday, January 18th
UNO again placed 2nd in overall team sweepstakes. Blaine Miller Championed Duo with Laurie Welch. He also placed 6th in Informative Speaking. Blaine also earned 3rd place in overall individual Quadrathon. Danielle Steen placed 4th in Informative Speaking. Niveditha Rajagopalan placed 5th in Informative Speaking and 6th in Extemporaneous Speaking. Laurie Welch Championed Duo with Blaine Miller. She also placed 3rd in Informative Speaking. Cortney Griffith placed 4th in Dramatic Interpretation and 3rd in Duo with Tessie Stednitz. James Hunt placed 3rd in Dramatic Interpretation.
UNO Forensics traveled to Manhattan, KS last weekend.
Of note Excellence in action
Adam Tyma was interviewed Jan. 20 by KPTM (Fox 42) about the “wired” factor of inauguration day, including the use of Web-based technologies. Their focus was on how new communication technology has changed the way people experienced the event. “They aired the part of the discussion where I talked about how mobile network devices (iPhones, Blackberries, smartphones) helped people become part of the moment regardless of where they were on the planet and how this networked existence is truly part of our lives now,” Tyma said.
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Jeremy Lipschultz was a guest on The Tom Becka ShowJan. 22 on KFAB. He discussed a broadcast indecency controversy of the music lyrics in the new Brittney Spears hit song “If You Seek Amy.” Lipschultz offers a detailed explanation on his blog.
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Did you know? People in the news
Maverick Solutions, under the guidance of Karen Weber, is producing the next issue of CommUNO. The School of Communication newsletter is published twice each year. The student public relations firm also received advising from long-time editor Dave Ogden.
Footnotes Evidence of excellence
1. Teresa Lamsam will serve as a member of the Global Studies Conference Steering Committee for the 2009 Conference. She will help the conference expand its database for communication issues and community development, as well as participate in peer review and paneling in those areas.
The week in photos Images from around the school
UNO hockey Night on the Ice brings faculty and alumni together for a fun evening!
Elizabeth Lipschultz, at eCreamery in Dundee, asks the question: Is it ever too cold for ice cream?
Dates & times Mark calendars for interesting events January
29 – Media panel, MBSC, 6-8 p.m.
30 – PRSA Professional Development Conference, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
February 12 – Valentine's Day Bake Sale, first floor ASH, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
March 12 – UkNOw Choices, MBSC Nebraska Room, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
31 – Communication Career Development Workshop, MBSC Dodge Room, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
April 16– National Organ Donor Awareness event, MBSC Plaza, 11:30 a.m. 23 – High School Journalism Workshop, MBSC Ballroom, 12 p.m. 28 – PRSSA Presentations, MBSC Chancellor’s Room, 4 p.m.
Pictured left to right: Matt Eledge, Abbie Syrek, Iven Mendoza, Cameron Logsdon.
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